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Update for Families: January 19, 2023

Dear KPR Families,

It’s so wonderful to have our students and staff back together and engaged in the many daily activities that make KPR such a special place! 

As we get back into daily school and work routines this month, we want to continue to emphasize the importance of taking good care of our mental health. It’s important that we talk about, and keep talking about, mental health.  During the month of January, KPR will be talking and connecting about mental health and wellness using...

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Update for Families: December 9, 2022

Dear KPR Families,

Generosity and kindness are so important as we welcome the month of December. It is heartwarming to witness the giving spirit of our school communities as they come together to support each other and the broader community through the collection of food items and other important donations. Thank you to students, staff and families for your incredible acts of compassion and care! 

While December can be busy and exciting for many people, it can also be hectic and stressful for...

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Update for Families: November 25, 2022

Dear KPR families,

It’s been an incredibly difficult week for our KPR community and our thoughts remain with the Thomas A. Stewart students, staff and families, and all those in our schools and communities with connections to the MacHart (Hart & MacDonnell) family. So many people have been affected by this terrible tragedy and our hearts and minds are with all those who have been impacted. We continue to hold Rowghan MacHart in our thoughts as she remains in hospital.

As we approach...

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Update for Families: November 10, 2022

November 10, 2022

Dear KPR Families,

I want to begin my message this week from a place of gratitude. During Veterans’ Week, and on November 11, KPR students and staff honour all those who have served our country, and continue to serve, to protect freedom and peace within our own borders and around the world. We appreciate and honour the bravery and sacrifice of our fellow Canadians.

As time passes and fewer veterans are alive to share their stories, an important part of remembering is discussing...

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Update for Families: October 28, 2022

Dear KPR Families, 

As the days get shorter, and schedules get busier, I want to take a minute to recognize a situation that may be a source of stress for many staff and families - the ongoing provincial negotiations with CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees). 

CUPE represents a large number of our education workers in KPR schools, including custodians, maintenance workers, clerical staff, educational workers, early childhood educators, and professional staff. CUPE staff in our schools...

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